The torrential rains in Karnataka has not only created problem for the humans but also for the animals and reptiles. In a video which has gone increasingly viral on the social media a crocodile, which was spotted on a rooftop at Raybag taluk in Belgaum, Karnataka.
The heavy monsoon rains had already claimed over 40 lives in the state.
The crocodile was swept away by the swirling waters of the Krishna river in spate had landed on top of the asbestos roof of a fully submerged house about 90km north of Belagavi city.
It became the star attraction within one hour after being spotted on the rooftop. Soon people from nearby areas armed with smart phones recorded the activity and were shared on the social media.
"The reptile was seen resting on the roof of Ajit Sutara's house after water receded by a foot on Sunday when rain subsided," state nodal officer Hallappa Pujari told IANS on phone.
"As Sutar's farmhouse is about one kilometre from the river bank, the crocodile sailed along in the direction of the house and held on to the sheet to remain on the rooftop for hours," said revenue official Prashant Patil.
Torrential rains and strong surface winds from an active southwest monsoon have wreaked havoc in the coastal, central and northern regions of the southern state since a week, leaving a trail of death and destruction. Meanwhile, all schools and colleges -- government and private -- in affected flood-hit districts will remain closed till 15 August.
*With Agency Inputs
